BE WOMAN in collaboration with @silkroad_innovation_hub and @womenintech.kz announces the start of accepting applications for the Female Founders Pitch Competition.

Applications are accepted until August 11, 2026.

This is an opportunity for female founders to present their startup on an international platform, receive expert feedback, find new partners and discover new growth opportunities for their project.

The final of the competition will be held on October 15, 2026 at the international BE WOMAN 2026 Forum in Almaty. The finalists will present their projects to real investors, international experts and leaders of the technological ecosystem.

If you are the founder of a startup and you are ready to take your project to a new level, apply.

, Submit a request: https://bewoman.asia/femalefounders 

Perhaps the next big success story will start with your application.

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🎙 During the Speaker Talk, we’ll discuss the impact of AI technologies across different industries, emerging career opportunities, and how students can prepare for the changes already taking place.

💡 Discover which skills you should develop today to stay relevant tomorrow!

💼 How to attract investment to Kazakhstani startups, what do venture capital funds think, and what mistakes do novice founders make at the start? Marat Tolybay — a renowned venture investor, founder of Activat VC, and an active supporter of tech projects—will share his first-hand insights on these topics.

🧠 We invite founders, developers, and teams of our hub to an exclusive guest lecture. This is a rare opportunity to hear venture market insights, understand the selection criteria for investment, and ask questions to someone who works with promising startups every day.

🏆 Main bonus for participants: The most active startup (with a team of up to three co-founders) will win a unique opportunity to attend a private personal consultation and lunch with Marat Tolybay and the head of Aqmola Hub. It's the perfect chance to discuss your project in an informal setting and receive personalized advice from the investor!

⚡️ We welcome everyone who is developing their product and aims to scale their business. 

📅 Date: October 15
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Aqmola Hub, Kokshetau, Gagarin St. 7